February 13, 14*, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 @ 7:30pm

February 15, 22** & March 1  @ 2pm

*denotes PAY-WHAT-YOU-WISH performance

**denotes talk-back performance

†denotes scheduled U/S performance

 

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Directed by: Jessica Johnson

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In 1800s Ireland, the Cleary family are visited by a family friend named Jack Dunne, who specializes in the art of traditional Irish folklore. Upon noticing Bridget Cleary’s independence and her struggling marriage to Michael, he convinces Michael that Bridget has been replaced with a “sidhe” (pronounced “shee”) - an Irish fairy reminiscent of a witch, much to the horror of Bridget’s sister and children. This play is based on the historical account of Bridget Cleary’s accusation and blends fairy tales and folklore with historical events.

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CAST

Paige Tatem as BRIDGET
DJ Hope as MICHAEL
Kirk Gardner as JACK DUNNE 
Vi Dooley as GOSKA 
Kyle Birmingham as HAGAN 
Lauren Estrada as ANN 

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CREW

Asst. Direction: La Ronda Etheridge

Stage Manager: Morgan Nott

Asst. Stage Manager: McCarren Caputa

Scenic & Sound Design: Audra McCarroll

Lighting Designer: Jesse Brown

Props Guru: Eleanor Qull

Accent & Dialect Coach: Rosie Brownlow-Calkin

Intimacy Director: Adi Cabral

Costume Design: Divinia Saylor

Hair & Make-Up Design: Morgan Nott

Dramaturg: Jessica Johnson

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“Birthday Candles” is presented by arrangement with the playwright.